President Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian, delivered crucial directives at the Regional Leadership Strengthening Course (KPPD) for all Chairmen of Regional Legislative Councils (DPRD) from across Indonesia. This significant event unfolded at the esteemed Military Academy Magelang Complex in Central Java on Saturday, April 18, bringing together key regional leaders for an intensive session.
The KPPD program was designed around the compelling theme of “Strengthening the Role of Provincial/Regency/City DPRD Leaders to Support Asta Cita Towards Golden Indonesia 2045.” This theme underscores the vital role of local legislative bodies in achieving the nation’s long-term strategic goals and vision for a prosperous future.
The presence of the Minister of Home Affairs at this pivotal agenda highlighted the central government’s unwavering support in fortifying the capacity of regional legislative leadership. Furthermore, his attendance served as a tangible manifestation of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (Kemendagri) role in the guidance and oversight of regional government administration, a fundamental responsibility given Kemendagri’s status as the general supervisor of local governance.
In his address, President Prabowo emphatically stressed the strategic importance of DPRD Chairmen in driving national development. He articulated that his direct participation in the forum was a testament to the crucial position these regional legislative leaders hold within the entire governmental system.
“After learning that all DPRD Chairmen from across Indonesia are gathered here, I deemed it essential and appropriate for me to attend in person,” President Prabowo stated, underlining his commitment to direct engagement with grassroots leadership.
The President further emphasized the indispensable spirit of nationalism amidst the rich diversity of the participants, spanning various regional origins, ethnicities, educational backgrounds, and political affiliations. He passionately called upon all attendees to prioritize the overarching interests of the nation and the state above all else.
“As a child of this nation, today I wish to speak from the heart, I want to speak frankly and truthfully,” the President clarified, fostering an atmosphere of candid discussion and shared purpose.
Throughout the forum, President Prabowo reiterated that Indonesia’s strength is not solely determined by the central government, but critically depends on solid, integrated, and people-oriented regional leadership. This collaborative approach, he underscored, is fundamental to the nation’s progress and resilience.
Meanwhile, in his report, Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ace Hasan Syadzily, provided details on the execution of the event.
“This KPPD has been running for five days, Mr. President, from April 15 until tomorrow, April 19, 2026, held at the Tidar Valley of the Military Academy Magelang, a place where national leaders are forged and tempered, attended by 503 DPRD Chairmen,” Ace Hasan reported, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the course and the significant participation.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian, delivered key directives at the Regional Leadership Strengthening Course (KPPD) for all Chairmen of Regional Legislative Councils (DPRD) from across Indonesia. This significant event took place at the Military Academy Magelang, Central Java, on Saturday, April 18. The KPPD, running from April 15 to April 19, 2026, gathered 503 DPRD Chairmen under the theme of “Strengthening the Role of Provincial/Regency/City DPRD Leaders to Support Asta Cita Towards Golden Indonesia 2045.”
President Prabowo stressed the strategic importance of DPRD Chairmen in driving national development, highlighting their crucial position within the governmental system. He passionately called upon all attendees to prioritize the overarching interests of the nation and the state, emphasizing nationalism amidst diversity. The President reiterated that Indonesia’s strength critically depends on solid, integrated, and people-oriented regional leadership, rather than solely on the central government.